Start writing fiction Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? This unit will give you an insight into how authors create their characters and the settings for their work. You will also be able to look at the different genres for fiction.Author(s): The Open University

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The Immune System: Red Cell Agglutination in Non-Humans This exercise presents the concepts of immunology from biochemical, evolutionary, and adaptive standpoints. While all organisms have developed some mechanism of defense against external agents, vertebrates have the most complex immune responses capable of exquisite specificity and long duration. This affords a distinct advantage to species with a relatively long life span and low fecundity. This exercise explores the relationship between immunologic stimulation of the host with foreign antigens Author(s): No creator set

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Industrial utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants Medicinal aromatic plants belong to a big plant group with a great interest due to its pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutritional application. In addition, they are also an alternative to traditional crop with species in high demand at the current international market.
It is expected to provide basic knowledge and skills related to production and chemical features of essences and extracts from local plants in Iberian Peninsula.
The main purpose of this course is that students have an approach toAuthor(s): M. Paz Arraiza BermÃºdez - CaÃ±ete,Carlos Arrabal

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Virtual yeast cell This rich learning object is used to introduce yeast cytology to students taking Module D24BS3 Brewery Yeast Management as part of the MSc in Brewing Science. The virtual cell permits the students to understand structure and function of yeast organelles.Author(s): Smart Katherine;Wang Steve

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Rare, Endangered, and Vulnerable Plants of the Republic of Georgia Because of its large number of endemic species and rapid rate of habitat destruction, the Republic of Georgia is a biodiversity hot spot. In collaboration with the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Institute of Botany and the Botanical Garden of the Georgian Academy of Sciences has compiled this list of 1200 at-risk species, arranged alphabetically by family. Information on habitat and geographic distribution is included for all species, and images are included for some.Author(s): Asieshvili, L.,Shulkina, T.,Eristavi, M.

Visualizing the Cytoskeleton - Cell Biology This is an introductory survey of cell and developmental biology. The assembly of supramolecular structures; membrane structure and function; the cell surface; cytoplasmic membranes; the cytoskeleton and cell motility; the eukaryotic genome, chromatin, and gene expression; the cell cycle; organelle biogenesis, differentiation, and morphogenesis.Author(s): No creator set

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Growing Lavender Plants A gardener explains that growing lavender plants requires planting them in good compost or potting soil, putting them in a place with full, hot sun and trimming them back in the fall for a lush growth the following spring. Grow lavender plants in a garden, which repel insects and provide a lovely aroma. Lots of useful information and tips about about growing lavender plants in this clip.

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Which Indoor Plants Thrive in Low Light? In this clip a gardener explains which plants thrive indoors in low light from her kitchen. Plants that do well in containers by a windows in a house include pathos, lucky bamboo, colias and Christmas cactus.

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Healthy Start, Grow Smart Healthy Start, Grow Smart provides parents of newborns information about checkups and shots, breastfeeding and bottle feeding, changing diapers, installing car seats, bathing, communicating, keeping a memory book, what's it like to be a newborn, and more.
This series was an initiative of Laura Bush as the First Lady of Texas and sponsored by the Texas Department of Health. President Bush and Mrs. Bush have asked that this series of booklets be revised and distributed by the U.S. Department of AAuthor(s): No creator set

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Start Smart: Money Management for Teens This site tells how teenagers can save and earn money, decide where to keep it, spend it wisely, protect against identity theft, be charitable, and get help about money matters. Take an online quiz -- find out what you know about managing your money.Author(s): No creator set

Start a Rock Collection In this OLogy activity, kids learn about how rocks give us important clues about Earth's history. The activity begins with an overview that explains the evidence rocks hold and how kids can begin to make observations about their different traits. Students are then given step-by-step, illustrated directions for collecting rocks, observing and sorting them, and creating a display of their collection. The activity includes a printable rock chart to help kids make their observations.Author(s): No creator set

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Consonants B to H Beginning Sounds Song - Let's Start Smart This video focuses on the sounds that b, c, d, f, g, & h make at the beginnings of words. The video begins with a lesson on each letter's name and the sound it makes, followed by words that begin with the letter. Then, a song reviews the letter names, sounds, and words. The narrators adds "uh" to some initial consonants which may be confusing for some learners. (3:03)Author(s): No creator set